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EnglishWheels and Tires -> Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
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The kit consists of an air compressor to
GENERAL INFORMATION
The recommended tire inflation pressures
are on the tire information label on the
driver side B-pillar.
Check and set the tire pressure at the
ambient temperature in which you are
intending to drive your vehicle and when
the tires are cold. See Tire Pressures
(page 406).
inflate the tire and a sealing compound in
a canister that will effectively seal most
punctures caused by nails or similar
objects. This kit will provide a temporary
tire repair allowing you to drive your vehicle
up to 200 km (120 mi) at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) to reach a tire
service location.
Note: Sealant compound contains latex.
Use appropriate precautions to avoid any
allergic reactions.
Note: Check your tire pressures regularly to
optimize fuel economy.
General Information
Only use approved wheel and tire sizes.
Using other sizes could damage your
vehicle and could make the National Type
Approval invalid.
Installation of any tires that are not the
original equipment tire size can cause the
speedometer to display incorrect vehicle
speed.
WARNING: Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
Punctures larger than 6 mm (0.24 in) may
not be sealable. Tire sidewall damage
cannot be temporarily repaired.
Note: Do not use the kit if you have severely
damaged a tire. Only seal punctures located
within the tire tread with the kit.
TIRESEALANTANDINFLATOR
KIT
Your vehicle may not have a spare wheel
and tire. In these cases it will be supplied
with a temporary mobility kit which will
only repair one damaged tire. Only use the
kit supplied with your vehicle.
Note: The kit may be used as an air
compressor for tire inflation maintenance
when the sealant bottle is not assembled
to the compressor.
Loss of air pressure may adversely affect
tire performance. For this reason:
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Drive carefully and avoid abrupt
steering maneuvers.
Periodically monitor tire inflation
pressure in the affected tire; if the tire
is losing pressure, have the vehicle
towed.
The kit is located under the floor in the
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Read the information in the Tips for
Use of the Kit section to make sure safe
operation of the kit and your vehicle.
luggage compartment.
Note: Do not drive the vehicle above
80 km/h (50 mph).
Note: Do not drive further than 200 km
(124 mi). Drive only to the closest authorized
Ford dealer or tire repair shop to have your
tire inspected.
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In the first stage, the tire will be
Tips for use of the kit
To ensure safe operation of the kit:
reinflated with a sealing compound
and air. After the tire has been inflated,
you will need to drive the vehicle
approximately 6 km (4 mi) to distribute
the sealant in the tire.
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Read all instructions and cautions fully.
Before operating the kit, make sure
your vehicle is safely off the road and
away from moving traffic. Switch on
the hazard lights.
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In the second stage, you will need to
check the tire pressure and adjust, if
necessary, to the vehicle's specified
tire inflation pressure.
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Always set the parking brake to ensure
the vehicle doesn't move unexpectedly.
Do not remove any foreign objects,
such as nails or screws, from the tire.
When using the kit, if the vehicle is
outdoors or in a well-ventilated area,
leave the engine running so the
compressor does not drain the
vehicle's battery.
First stage: reinflating the tire with
sealing compound and air
WARNING: Do not stand directly
over the kit while inflating the tire. If you
notice any unusual bulges or
deformations in the tire's sidewall during
inflation, stop and call roadside
assistance.
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Do not allow the compressor to
operate continuously for more than 15
minutes. This will help prevent the
compressor from overheating.
WARNING: If the tire does not
inflate to the recommended tire pressure
within 15 minutes, stop and call roadside
assistance.
Never leave the kit unattended when
it is operating.
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Keep the kit away from children.
Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between -30°C
(-22.0°F) and 70°C (157.9°F).
WARNING: Do not run the engine
when operating the air compressor
unless the vehicle is outdoors or in a
well-ventilated area.
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Only use the sealing compound before
the use-by date which is printed on the
top of sealant bottle.
After sealant use, an authorized Ford
dealer must replace the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve
stem on the wheel.
WARNING: The power plug may
get hot after use and should be handled
carefully when unplugging.
Park the vehicle in a safe, level and secure
area, away from moving traffic. Turn the
hazard lights on. Apply the parking brake
and turn the engine off. Inspect the flat tire
for visible damage.
Sealant compound contains latex. Use
appropriate precautions to avoid any
allergic reactions.
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Operating the kit could cause an
electrical disturbance in radio, CD, and
DVD player operation.
What to do when a tire is punctured
A tire puncture within the tire's tread area
can be sealed in two stages with the kit.
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Do not remove any foreign object that has
1. Remove the warning label (I) showing
the maximum permissible speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) from the side of the
compressor and place it on the top of
the instrument panel or the center of
the dash in the driver's field of view.
Make sure the label does not obscure
anything important.
pierced the tire. If a puncture is located in
the tire sidewall, stop and call roadside
assistance.
2. Pull out the hose (H) and the power
plug with cable (E) from beneath the
kit.
3. Unscrew the sealant bottle cap (B). Do
not remove or puncture the seal on the
bottle.
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Sealant bottle.
Bottle cap.
Orange cap.
On/Off switch.
Power plug with cable.
Pressure release valve.
Protective cap.
Air/Sealant Hose.
Speed Restriction Label.
Pressure gauge.
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4. Unscrew the orange cap (C).
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5. Screw the sealant bottle (A) clockwise
into the bottle holder unit fully tight.
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Note: Attaching the sealant bottle to the
compressor pierces the seal. Do not loosen
the bottle as the sealant could escape.
8. Pull the protective cap (G) from the
hose (H). Fasten the hose to the tire
valve by turning the connector
clockwise. Tighten the connection
securely.
6. Remove the valve cap from the
damaged tire.
7. Make sure that the compressor switch
(D) is in the OFF position and the
pressure release valve (F) is closed by
turning it fully clockwise.
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12. Inflate the tire for no longer than 15
minutes to an inflation pressure of
minimum 1.8 bar (26 psi) and a
maximum of 3.5 bar (51 psi). Move
the compressor switch (D) to the OFF
position and check the current tire
pressure with pressure gauge (J).
Note: If the tire inflation pressure does not
reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) within 15 minutes, the
tire may have suffered excessive damage,
making a temporary repair impossible. Stop
and call roadside assistance.
Note: When pumping in the sealant through
the tire valve, the pressure may rise up to
6 bar (87 psi) but will drop again after a few
seconds.
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9. Plug the 12 volt DC power point
connector (E) into the 12 volt DC socket
in the vehicle. See Auxiliary Power
Points (page 166).
10. Start the engine.
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Switch the compressor on.
Note: After you have switched the
compressor off, you may hear air escaping
from the damaged tire. This is normal and
can be ignored provided that the specified
minimum tire pressure has been reached.
13. Remove the power plug (E) from the
12-volt power point.
14. Unscrew the hose (H) from the tire
valve and put the protective cap (G)
back in place. Replace the valve cap
on the tire valve.
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Note: Some residual sealant fluid may drip
2. Firmly screw the air compressor hose
onto the valve stem by turning
clockwise.
or briefly spray out the hose (H) while you
are disconnecting it. This is normal.
3. With the compressor off, the gauge of
the kit will display the tire inflation
pressure.
15. Do not remove the sealant bottle
from the compressor. This avoids
leakage of sealant residue.
Note: If you are proceeding from the First
stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing
compound and air section and have injected
sealant in the tire and the pressure is below
1.4 bar (20 psi), stop and call roadside
assistance. If tire pressure is above 1.4 bar
(20 psi), continue to the next step.
16. Make sure the kit, the bottle lid and
the orange cap are stored safely in
your vehicle. The kit will be required
again when you check the tire
pressure after driving the vehicle a
short distance.
17. Immediately and cautiously, drive the
vehicle 6 km (3.7 mi) to distribute the
sealant evenly inside the tire. Do not
exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
4. If required, turn on the compressor and
adjust the tire to the recommended
inflation pressure shown on the tire
label located on the driver's door or
door jamb area. The tire pressure
should be checked with the
18. After 6 km (4 mi), stop and check the
tire pressure.
Note: If you experience any unusual
vibration, ride disturbance or noise while
driving, do not proceed to the second stage
of this operation. Reduce your speed until
you can safely pull off to the side of the road
to call for roadside assistance.
compressor turned OFF in order to get
an accurate pressure reading.
5. Unscrew the compressor hose from
the valve stem and re-install the valve
cap. Leaving the sealant bottle
attached to the compressor unit, safely
store in your vehicle the tire sealant and
inflator kit, the bottle lid and the orange
cap.
Second stage: checking tire
pressure
Check the air pressure of your tires as
follows:
What to do after the tire has been
sealed
Note: After the sealing compound has been
used, the maximum vehicle speed is
80 km/h (50 mph) and the maximum
driving distance is 200 km (124 mi). The
sealed tire should be inspected immediately.
You can check the tire pressure any time
within the 200 km (124 mi) by performing
the procedure from Second stage:
Checking tire pressure.
Regularly check the tire pressure until the
sealed tire is repaired or replaced by a tire
specialist. Before the tire is removed from
the trim, you must inform the tire specialist
that the tire contains sealant.
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1. Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.
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After using the kit to seal your tire, you will
To make sure the front and rear tires of
your vehicle wear evenly and last longer,
we recommend that you swap the tires
from front to rear and vice versa at regular
intervals between 5,000 km (3,000 mi)
and 10,000 km (6,000 mi).
need to replace the sealant canister and
hose. Sealant canister and hose service
kits can be obtained at an authorized Ford
dealer. Empty sealant canisters may be
disposed of at home. However, canisters
still containing liquid sealant should be
disposed of by your local authorized Ford
dealer or tire dealer, or in accordance with
local waste disposal regulation.
WARNING: Do not scrub the
sidewalls of the tires when you are
parking.
TIRE CARE
If you have to mount a curb, do so slowly
and approach it with the wheels at
right-angles to the curb.
Examine the tires regularly for cuts, foreign
objects and uneven wear of the tread.
Uneven wear could mean that the wheel
alignment is outside specification.
Note: Front tires shown on the left side of
the diagram.
Non-directional tires
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) when cold, every two weeks.
USING SUMMER TIRES
Summer tires provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and
Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) or
below (depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow and
ice conditions. Like any tire, summer tire
performance is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you must drive
in those conditions, we recommend using
Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires.
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